UK eVisa Guide
UK eVisa Application Guide for Kenyan Citizens
The UK introduced a fully digital immigration system in 2025. When your visa is approved, you will usually receive an eVisa, which is an online record of your immigration status. You can access it through your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account, where you can view your permission to enter or stay in the UK and any visa conditions.
An eVisa is secure, cannot be lost or stolen, and removes the need to collect a physical document after your visa decision. It also makes it faster and easier to prove your immigration status when travelling to the UK or when dealing with universities, employers, or landlords.
If you have a Student visa BRP expiring on 31 December 2024 but your visa remains valid after that date, you should create a UKVI account to access your eVisa. For now, you should still carry your BRP when travelling to the UK, but in the future only your passport and eVisa will be required.
Accessing my eVisa
To access your eVisa, follow these three steps:
Confirm your identity and submit the online form.
Use the UK Immigration: ID Check app to verify your details.
- Sign in to your UKVI account to view your eVisa
You will need a smartphone or laptop, your BRP, and access to the UK Immigration: ID Check app to complete the process.
1. Create a UKVI Account
To access your eVisa, you must first create a UKVI account. This is free and can be done online through the gov.uk website by selecting “Start now.”
You will need to provide the following details:
Your name
Date of birth
Email address
Mobile phone number
An identity document (it is recommended to use your Passport or BRP card)
- Your Visa Application number (GWF or UAN)
Make sure all information is correct when creating the account, especially your Passport number and expiry date.
You can also use this service to access:
A digital record of exemption if you are exempt from immigration control, for example diplomats.
A digital certificate of entitlement if you have the right of abode in the UK.
If you have a physical immigration document with no expiry date that confirms you are settled in the UK, you can apply for a ‘No Time Limit’ (NTL) to access your eVisa.
Your eVisa will only be accessible after it has been successfully linked to your UKVI account.
STEP 1 – UKVI account creation
STEP 2
